Live-in female PA

Independent Lives; Lancing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a female live-in personal assistant to support a young woman with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. You will assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and admin duties, including Word and Excel documentation. A full UK driving license is required to drive a WAV; you must be over 21.

Expect to work 2 out of every 4 weeks, with potential coverage on holidays. The role involves accompanying to medical and social activities, church events, and swimming, with training

Qualifications

• UK working rights are required.
• Experience supporting a disabled person is preferred.
• UK driving license essential; over 21 for insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Handle household admin tasks using Word and Excel.
• Cook and clean; manage household chores and laundry.
• Accompany to medical appointments and social activities.
• Drive the client in a manual WAV car; flexible schedule.
• Support church, swimming, and community outings as needed.

Skills

Driving license

IT skills

Patience

Time management

Communication

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

I am a young, friendly woman looking for a female live-in personal assistant to work 2 out of every 4 weeks - urgently required.

I have cerebral palsy and epilepsy and am physically unable to carry out most tasks but am passionate about my rights to live my life the way I choose and want full control over my independence. Sometimes I use an app called "Go Talk" when I struggle to talk.

Assistance is required with all aspects of my daily life, including personal care, administration, some domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, and accompanying me to medical appointments and social activities.

I also attend church on Sundays, so you would be required to accompany me, but you will not be expected to participate in the service - just to be on hand when assistance is required.

I enjoy swimming also, so someone who would do that with me would be great!

I need someone with good IT skills, who can use programs such as Word and Excel to help me with my household and employer paperwork.

I have a busy social life and am looking for a friendly, patient, outgoing carer who can support me to maintain my independence, who can learn to recognise when I need help and be responsive to my needs.

I have two PAs who work three week out of four. I would like another PA to work the remaining one week out of four. Christmas Day, New Years Day and Bank Holidays will be required if during the week.

I also need someone who has a full driving license as you will have to drive my WAV (a manual) and also be over the age of 21 for insurance purposes.

Each day you will have a 2 hour unpaid break which is given in the morning (excluding handover days)., You will need to support me with chest physiotherapy exercises and other physiotherapy daily; training will be provided.

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

• Support using the Aerobika Breathing Aid- training will be provided-I am sometimes unable to clear my lungs of phlegm which I find alarming, and this can change my tone of voice at these times. To me it comes across as if I am speaking normally so no offence intended.
• Catheter care - I have a suprapubic catheter. Training will be provided on this.
• Transportation to and from college plus assistance while there, twice weekly.
• Other relevant duties as required, including emptying litter tray and feeding the cats.
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Must have a UK manual driving license : As this position involves you driving my manual car, I am restricted to employing people who are aged 21 years or over due to insurance rules.
• Comfortable with cats

Must have or be willing to have:

• Catheter training, All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.